Contracts

Why use Standard Contracts? The services of an Architect are rendered most effectively when a clear understanding exists between the Client and the Architect and is incorporated into a written contractual agreement more>>...

OAA Contracts - Licensed Technologist OAA

The updated Instructions & Commentary for the OAA 600-2013 and OAA 601-2013 includes an Appendix for the versions with July 1, 2018 amendments, commentary on contract clauses and sample text for Fees legends and for alternative clauses.

Architecture Canada/RAIC Contracts

Architecture Canada/RAIC publishes and distributes a number of standard client/architect contracts as well as an architect/consultant contract. RAIC contracts require the use of an authorization seal in order to validate the document. Authorization seals as well as paper copies can be purchased from the RAIC website's Contract Documents page

Construction Contracts

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is the national joint committee responsible for the development, production and review of standard Canadian construction contracts, forms and guides. Formed in 1974, the CCDC includes owner representatives from each of the public and private sectors, as well as appointed volunteer members of the following four national organizations:

CCDC 2 2008 is the standard stipulated price construction contract used throughout Canada for small or large projects.The OAA recommends certain Supplementary Conditions for CCDC 2, developed in consultation with and agreement of the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA). See Practice Tip PT.23.

CCDC 2 and other CCDC Contracts and Guides can be obtained from the CCDC website. Printed copies of some documents are available directly from the OAA; digital copies can be downloaded from the CCDC website. You will need to purchase a Registration Number from the OAA to be able to download CCDC documents. Copyright seals are required for the use of the CCDC contracts. These seals are available from the OAA. OAA Order Sheet